Maynooth Park, Maynooth

Area

4,365 m² (0.44 ha, 1.08 acres)

Buildings

1 building touches it, 1,506 m² on the ground

Zoning

M3 Neighbourhood Centre (Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031) The objective
R2 Existing Residential / Infill (Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031) The objective

Townland

Greenfield

Planning applications on this parcel

• 27 Jan 2026N/a

  a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC (shown in purple) is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC (shown in blue) is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. There are two Protected Structures located within the application area of the Leixlip cable route, Deey Bridge and Lock (RPS B06-14) and Sandford Bridge (RPS B06-16). The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC (shown in orange) and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: - Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; - All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660074

• 16 Jan 2026N/a

  a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. - The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. - The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660044

• 24 Oct 2022Refused

  (i) alterations to the existing single storey shopping centre including the provision of a new cafe unit (130sq.m) at ground floor level with an associated outdoor seating area, fronting Straffan Road to the west; provision of a new retail unit (54sq.m) at ground floor level, located adjacent to the south-eastern site boundary; and alterations to the existing signage and elevational treatment of the existing retail/commercial units; (ii) the extension of the existing structure to provide for 24 no. build-to-rent apartments on first to third floor levels comprising: 9 no. one-bedroom units, 13 no. 2-bedroom units, and 2 no. three-bedroom units all of which will be served with private amenity space in the form of balconies/terraces. The proposed residential units will be located above the existing shopping centre and proposed commercial/retail units. Communal facilities/amenities are provided to serve the proposed residential units including a concierge office at ground floor level, a common room at first floor level and landscaped communal roof terraces at first floor level (342sq.m) and second floor level (250sq.m). The proposed development will also include: (iii) alterations to the existing surface car parking to provide for a total of 43 no. car parking spaces (including 2 no. accessible parking spaces and 1 no. go-car car-share space), a new deliveries area is also proposed to the front of the existing commercial units at ground floor level; (iv) provision of a total of 76 no. bicycle parking spaces at surface level; (v) alterations to the existing main vehicular entrance off Maynooth Park and internal road layout; (vi) provision of new footpaths and pedestrian circulation space; (vii) provision of a bicycle and bin store adjacent to the northern site boundary, with access available from Straffan Road; (viii) provision of a bin store to the rear of the proposed retail unit at ground floor level; and (ix) landscaping, boundary treatments, signage, infrastructural works, foul and surface water drainage, ESB substation, ESB room and Water Storage room and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 221256

• 29 Jan 2021Refused

  (I) Alterations to the existing shopping centre and an extension of circa 265 sqm at ground floor level comprising: new retail unit (95 sqm) and new Coffee Shop (107 sqm) with outdoor seating area to the west, fronting onto Straffan Road and new retail unit (63 sqm) to the south east, fronting onto Laurence Avenue. (ii) The construction of 34 No. apartments on first to fourth floors, comprising: 17 No. 1 bed units, 15 No. 2 bed units and 2 No. 3 bed units all with balconies or terraces, located above the existing shopping centre and proposed commercial units. (iii) Communal terraces at first and fourth floor levels. (iv) Bin and bicycle storage at ground floor level. (v) Minor alterations to vehicular entrance, alterations to the existing car parking and internal road layout. (vi) Relocation of existing freestanding vertical sign. (vii) Associated boundary treatment, landscaping, SUDS drainage and all other ancillary development works necessary to facilitate the development

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2197

• 14 Jun 2017Conditional

  change of use from Xtravision Retail Unit to a Thai Restaurant. The proposed development will include the redecoration of the interior including artistic murals, a background photo booth and a private hire kiosk. The external frontage shall be repainted and have commercial signage. The external side wall shall have an artistic mural painted. The application also includes for plant, associated with the operation of the restaurant, located on the roof including extract fans and air conditioning compressors and the installation of an external grease trap at the connection to the existing mains. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of revised floor plans, elevation and roof plans detailing extractor fan & handling unit. The information was also submitted in response to local submissions

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 17693

• 5 May 2017N/a

  change of use permission to change a retail unit to a restaurant. This includes the redecoration of the interior and commercial signage / artwork on the external elevation

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 17510

• 26 Apr 2017N/a

  change a retail unit to a restaurant. This includes the redecoration of the interior and commercial signage / artwork on the external elevation

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 17470

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

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Recorded monuments around it

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Architectural heritage

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